Nice cars other than x-fire

1st Vette said:
When stable cold fusion is achieved, bearing in mind that it’s been just around the corner for about 50 years, and quantum computers become reasonably priced and widely available then everything changes. Throw in the exponential advances in AI using LLM’s and the sky is the limit. Consider the changes over the last 50 years that have taken place without to a great degree many of the currently available technologies and where we will be in another 50 years is anyone’s guess.
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"where we will be in another 50 years is anyone’s guess."
For many of us on here it is more a fact of life rather than a guess in 50 yrs
 
LE BARON said:

List of Hydrogen Stations in Canada​

List of Hydrogen Stations in Canada
DEALERADDRESSCITY
Hydrogenics-Corporation220 Admiral BlvdMississauga
HTEC5105 Bd Wilfrid-HamelQuébec
Esso4001 Quadra StVictoria
Shell8686 Granville StVancouver
Shell4505 Canada WayBurnaby
Shell344 Harbour AveNorth Vancouver
Esso2501 Westview DrNorth Vancouver
Esso1901 Harvey AveKelowna
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Of course the majority are in BC and I would guess heavily subsidized by taxpayers. Pretty short list.
LE BARON said:
"where we will be in another 50 years is anyone’s guess."
For many of us on here it is more a fact of life rather than a guess in 50 yrs
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The majority of us certainly won’t be here to see it but it makes me wish I believed in reincarnation, lol .
 
1st Vette said:
Of course the majority are in BC and I would guess heavily subsidized by taxpayers. Pretty short list.

The majority of us certainly won’t be here to see it but it makes me wish I believed in reincarnation, lol .
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Just switch to praising budha and you'll get to come back, hopefully to drive th eVette again. LOL
Religion can do anything you want.
 
50 years ago, they said we'd all have flying cars, and robots would do all our work so we wouldn't have to. Still waiting... Don't know enough about this Astron engine, but looks like it has very small compression / expansion volume to make 400 hp - and there's limits to thermal efficiency of an ICE engine - 60% is unlikely, high efficiency requires high temperatures = NOx. No cooling system? Aluminum internal parts? Without seals and lubrication, leakage and wear would be problematic. Can it make full power and last longer than a few hours in the lab? Stay tuned....
Hydrogen is a seriously problematic fuel - expensive, usually takes more energy to make it than it contains. It also has a very low energy content, has to be compressed to a zillion psi to store it the fuel tank, requires exotic materials, and the tiny molecules leak through seals. And it has a tendency to explode. The only thing worse is highly toxic anhydrous ammonia, which is also being peddled as an alternative to fossil fuels. Skip the hydrogen, and use the electricity to charge batteries.
If only the US government would release some of that alien technology from Area 51... 👽
 
Formula 1 engines currently have over 50% efficiency and will probably improve on that with the upcoming 2026 regulations. As for hydrogen, it makes a wicked good bomb , lol . I doubt it will ever see widespread use in automobiles for a number of other reasons but that’s not enough to discourage our government from sinking millions into trying to do so . There are over 145,000 gas stations in the US alone . Think of the cost of converting them to hydrogen, or electric vehicle charging stations for that matter. They are wanting us all to be in the bike lane I’m afraid.
 
Hydrogen is flammable and can be explosive, with the following characteristics:
  • Flammability range
    Hydrogen is flammable in air concentrations between 4% and 75%. This is a much wider range than other common fuels, such as natural gas, which has a flammability range of 7% to 20%.


  • Ignition energy
    Hydrogen requires very little energy to ignite, especially under optimal combustion conditions. A small spark can ignite hydrogen.


  • Flame
    Hydrogen burns with a pale blue flame that's almost invisible during the day. Hydrogen fires also produce low radiant heat, so it can be difficult to sense the presence of a flame until you're very close to it.


  • Explosiveness
    Hydrogen can be explosive at concentrations between 18.3% and 59%. However, hydrogen is unlikely to explode in open air because it rises quickly.


  • Safety
    To prevent a fire or explosion, you should prevent hydrogen from mixing with an oxidizer. You can do this by ensuring proper system design, installation, and maintenance. If a leak occurs, you can dilute the hydrogen with ventilation to keep the concentration below its lower flammable limit.

Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic gas. It's used in oxyhydrogen welding and cutting, and to make other chemicals.
 
Driver is much older than the car ….bad a$$ granny.
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We Found a 79-Year-Old Grandma Winning Burnout Contests in Her 1957 Caddy — The Drive

Car guys love to think they’ll still be hooning long after social security kicks in, but the truth is, life often gets in the way. That’s nothing to be ashamed of, though it does give us extra reason to celebrate when we see somebody like Annie Koehler.
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1st Vette said:
When stable cold fusion is achieved, bearing in mind that it’s been just around the corner for about 50 years, and quantum computers become reasonably priced and widely available then everything changes. Throw in the exponential advances in AI using LLM’s and the sky is the limit. Consider the changes over the last 50 years that have taken place without to a great degree many of the currently available technologies and where we will be in another 50 years is anyone’s guess.
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I know exactly where I will be in another 50 years.... :Ack2:
 
Murray20c8 said:
Hydrogen is flammable and can be explosive, with the following characteristics:
  • Flammability range
    Hydrogen is flammable in air concentrations between 4% and 75%. This is a much wider range than other common fuels, such as natural gas, which has a flammability range of 7% to 20%.


  • Ignition energy
    Hydrogen requires very little energy to ignite, especially under optimal combustion conditions. A small spark can ignite hydrogen.


  • Flame
    Hydrogen burns with a pale blue flame that's almost invisible during the day. Hydrogen fires also produce low radiant heat, so it can be difficult to sense the presence of a flame until you're very close to it.


  • Explosiveness
    Hydrogen can be explosive at concentrations between 18.3% and 59%. However, hydrogen is unlikely to explode in open air because it rises quickly.


  • Safety
    To prevent a fire or explosion, you should prevent hydrogen from mixing with an oxidizer. You can do this by ensuring proper system design, installation, and maintenance. If a leak occurs, you can dilute the hydrogen with ventilation to keep the concentration below its lower flammable limit.
Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic gas. It's used in oxyhydrogen welding and cutting, and to make other chemicals.
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As well as, lol .
The main challenges in using hydrogen as a fuel include:
• Production Costs: Most hydrogen is currently produced from fossil fuels, which is energy-intensive and environmentally damaging. Green hydrogen, while cleaner, is significantly more expensive, costing $5-7 per kg compared to $1-2 for grey hydrogen.
• Infrastructure: There is a lack of adequate infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, including refueling stations. Building this network requires substantial investment and coordination.
• Storage and Distribution: Hydrogen’s low volumetric energy density makes it difficult to store and transport safely. High-pressure tanks or specialized pipelines are necessary, complicating logistics.
• Safety Concerns: Hydrogen is highly flammable, necessitating strict safety protocols to gain public trust and acceptance.
Addressing these challenges is crucial for the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a viable fuel source.

Of course none of the above will prevent the sinking of mucho tax dollars into chasing it . :( If you thought getting rear ended in a Pinto was scary….
 
1st Vette said:
• Safety Concerns: Hydrogen is highly flammable, necessitating strict safety protocols to gain public trust and acceptance.
Addressing these challenges is crucial for the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a viable fuel source.
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So is gasoline, propane,. ethanol, natural gas .... ! What is your point! lol
 
Murray20c8 said:
So is gasoline, propane,. ethanol, natural gas .... ! What is your point! lol
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Maybe we should stick with diesel , it doesn’t explode really well until you mix it with nitrogen fertilizer…:bitch: point is that you won’t see me , or anyone other than test drivers , in a vehicle powered by it anytime soon.
 

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